@voiceofreason wrote:

You do understand that a rapid start comes with more risks. For example Shai Hope from ball one decided to go after the bowling and played an uncharacteristic hoick across the line and lost this wicket. That was very early in the game. According to your theory Shai played the right way. You rather 72/1 or 90/3 after the PP.

1. Pacing with the required rate: Keeps the game continuously within reach and avoids forcing middle-order batsmen into high-risk heroics under extreme pressure.

This is the approach I prefer.

Again I totally understand the various approaches however I do understand that they all come with varying risks. Now in regards to Kamil, he clearly was not sent out there to strike at 100- 120 in the PP, however due to his lack of experience he is unable to execute his objective which would be a s/r 150-170.

I’m not advocating for reckless hoicking. Shai’s shot choice was a clear execution error, not a blueprint. High-risk slogs from ball one aren't the answer which is why, like you, I prefer pacing with the required rate.

My point regarding the three scenarios was simple: playing the first couple of overs like a Test match immediately puts us behind the 8-ball.

You rightly pointed out that Kamil wasn't sent out to strike at 100–120; he was supposed to target 150–170. His inability to execute that plan in the Powerplay forced the exact situation we want to avoid: compounding pressure on the rest of the order.

It isn't about taking wild risk. It’s about executing a controlled, proactive Powerplay so the middle order isn't left chasing a mountain

@Poggy wrote:

When you fix the tactical process like managing the powerplay and controlling the required run rate early on given our backend players power, the results naturally take care of themselves. Keemo’s brilliant late effort showed the fight is there, but relying on heroics to bail us out of early holes isn't a sustainable strategy for winning regularly.

Simple.

Nothing says we cannot take 3 and a quarter bites of the cherry. And it is more likely that you will get away with mis-hits in the six-over powerplay. The risk/benefit ratio is in favour of a benefit.

@Poggy wrote:

You rightly pointed out that Kamil wasn't sent out to strike at 100–120; he was supposed to target 150–170.

Following basic physics, the high pressure pushes the ball toward the low-pressure side. The ball will always conventionally swing in the exact direction the seam is pointing.

Because a new ball is pristine and shiny all over, the air slips over both halves effortlessly.

This means the only thing disrupting the air is the seam.

By angling that seam, the bowler has total control over which side gets the turbulent, low-pressure air. If the ball had random scuffs on it from the start, those scuffs would ruin the clean airflow and stop the ball from swinging predictably.

Physics 101

Did you look at the match....the ball was swinging.. how many CWI batsmen are proficient at such?

Hope got out playing straight to one that swung in...

Ka Poo was playing his game , waiting until the selecta told him the game plan was to swing for cow corner. He was waiting till the ball was scuffed up. Its his 3rd game at this level.

Sarge

@sgtdjones wrote:

the selecta told him the game plan was to swing for cow corner

You have a better choice in convincing MAGA that Trump screwed up than convincing VOR that Scammy is out of his league as a coach and chief selecta!

@googley wrote:

You have a better choice in convincing MAGA that Trump screwed up than convincing VOR that Scammy is out of his league as a coach and chief selecta!

He went on the field had a conversation with Ka Poo...he started swinging for cow corner , his out was at the boundary ropes.

I am not as wise as the chief selecta !!!!

@Poggy wrote:

1. Pacing with the required rate: Keeps the game continuously within reach and avoids forcing middle-order batsmen into high-risk heroics under extreme pressure.

I’m not advocating for reckless hoicking. Shai’s shot choice was a clear execution error, not a blueprint. High-risk slogs from ball one aren't the answer which is why, like you, I prefer pacing with the required rate.

My point regarding the three scenarios was simple: playing the first couple of overs like a Test match immediately puts us behind the 8-ball.

You rightly pointed out that Kamil wasn't sent out to strike at 100–120; he was supposed to target 150–170. His inability to execute that plan in the Powerplay forced the exact situation we want to avoid: compounding pressure on the rest of the order.

It isn't about taking wild risk. It’s about executing a controlled, proactive Powerplay so the middle order isn't left chasing a mountain

Ok Poggy since we agree on this. What is an acceptable PP score chasing a 200+ total?

@sgtdjones wrote:

He went on the field had a conversation with Ka Poo...he started swinging for cow corner , his out was at the boundary ropes.

I am not as wise as the chief selecta !!!!

Even when Kamil was striking the ball like that he did not have to go for the 6 off the last ball of the over when the over had already gone for +20. Should have reined it in.

I will give him the full series.

@voiceofreason wrote:

Even when Kamil was striking the ball like that he did not have to go for the 6 off the last ball of the over when the over had already gone for +20. Should have reined it in.

I will give him the full series.

Voicey

He was a yard away from another 6....the chief selecta said something to him...

Ok will leave it up to you to find out what?...😂

Do some investigation here?

@sgtdjones wrote:

Voicey

He was a yard away from another 6....the chief selecta said something to him...

Ok will leave it up to you to find out what?...😂

Do some investigation here?

Get your ass moving or we bringing in Jangoo!

I would like him to do well as he has a good story behind on his rise to fame at 30, after being ostracised and marginalised by the Trini Cabal.